Inorganic Scintillators for Detector Systems: Physical Principles and Crystal Engineering (Particle Acceleration and Detection)

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The development of new scintillators as components of modern detector systems is increasingly defined by the end user's needs. This book provides an introduction to this emerging topic at the interface of physics and materials sciences, with emphasis on bulk inorganic scintillators. After surveying the end user's needs in a vast range of applications, ranging from astrophysics to industrial R and D, the authors move on to review scintillating mechanisms and the properties of the most important materials used. A chapter on crystal engineering and examples of recent developments in the field of high-energy physics and medical imaging introduce the reader to the practical aspects. This book will benefit researchers and scientists working in academic and industrial R and D related to the development of scintillators.

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Irene is still a very young princess, but she must grow up quickly when she and her mountain home are threatened by the goblins who dwell below it.

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some people will praise anything . . ........2007-06-23

Father of fantasy, my foot. I gave this ridiculous "story" sixty pages and am still waiting for something to happen. The epic tradition of Tolkien and (arguably) Lewis hails from the Mabinogion and (also arguably) the Kalevala, not from some pathetic effort by Macdonald to pen a "fantasy" that my twin four-year-olds could outdo.

Pretty "Princess".......2005-11-14

It's a credit to "Princess and the Goblin" that its author was a personal favorite (and shaping influence) to fantasy titans C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. But if their liking for George MacDonald's works isn't enough to impress, then take it just for what it is: A creepy, unique, compelling work of early fantasy.

Little Princess Irene has always been kept in ignorance of the goblins -- until one night when she and her nursemaid stay out a bit too late, and are chased by a bizarre creature. They are rescued by a young miner boy, Curdie, who tells her the way to deal with them.

While mining, Curdie explores underground caverns where the goblins dwell, uncovers a terrible plot -- and is taken captive by the malignant goblin queen. And Irene explores a mysterious tower where her magical "great-grandmother" lives -- not knowing yet that she's at the center of the goblins' plotting, and that Curdie may be her only hope.

Like many early fantasy stories, "The Princess and the Goblin" is a book completely free of cliches. Written in the 1800s, this book has the flavour of a long-forgotten fairy tale that MacDonald simply dug up and presented to the public. We have goblins, monsters, a heroic young boy, a brave princess, noble kings and magical ladies. What else is a fairy tale about?

It's also striking for its mixture of childlike optimism and extraordinary writing. MacDonald often writes some scenes with the sort of twee flavour of many nineteenth-century novels, with chirrupy kids and kindly servants. But he also can whip up some truly amazing atmosphere: exquisite moonlit scenes that play out like dreams, or underground disasters that sound like nightmares.

Similarly, it's a credit to him that the characters of Curdie and Irene are as likable as they are. Irene in particular is a triumph, since she borders on twitty sometimes. Perhaps that was deliberate, since this little girl gradually grows in strength and guts as the book progresses, bringing her up to speed with the more mature Curdie.

Part fable and part-fairy tale, and populated with goblins, miners and magical grandmothers, "The Princess and the Goblin" is an enchanting prelude to the modern fantasy genre.

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This book lacked sizzle and substance.
A Four Star Read!
Charming Story
I would read again
no chemistry

Princess Charming
Elizabeth Thornton
Manufacturer: Bantam
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ASIN: 0553581201
Release Date: 2001-01-30

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Elizabeth Thornton creates suspenseful tales of romance that transport readers to another time and place while spinning unforgettable love stories. Now she has penned her most mesmerizing novel to date -- the story of a woman who was certain her life held no more surprises ... until she learns that both peril and passion can appear when you least expect them.

When Gwyn Barrie inherits a mysterious legacy donated by an anonymous benefactor, she is sure it's too good to be true -- and it is. For along with the legacy comes the man named as the sole trustee of the money: handsome, charming Jason Radley.

Eight years ago, Gwyn and Jason were in love -- until Gwyn disappeared for reasons Jason could never understand. Now fate has brought him back into her life again -- along with the funds Gwyn so desperately needs.

But Gwyn's good fortune quickly sours when someone begins to follow her all over London -- someone who may even want her dead. Frightened and alone, Gwyn has only Jason to turn to. But can she trust the man who broke her heart so many years ago -- and fight the passion that is seething so close to the surface?

Soon nothing is what it seems as Gwyn and Jason are swept up in a terrifying game of greed and lust -- where the stakes are nothing less than their lives....

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This book lacked sizzle and substance........2004-04-11

The story was okay...the plot was way too intense for my liking, but it was readable. I skipped over most of the blather that didn't have anything to do with the romance.

There was no romantic sizzle in this book whatsoever. The love scenes were brief and absolutely no description of any kind took place.

I cannot even bring myself to read another Elizabeth Thornton book. I cannot recommend this one.

A Four Star Read!.......2004-03-22

This easy-to-read mystery has a great love story that leaves you well satisfied!

Charming Story.......2002-11-20

Jason Radley had been the boy, then the man Gwyn Barrie had always loved but the tragic drowning of Jason's brother and other events and circumstances beyond anyone's control made Gwyn's abrupt elopement one of the worst mistakes of her life. The one thing that the elopement did though was to force Gwyn to grow up and gain in strength the reserves she would need to shoulder the hardships of being a soldier's wife. It was this strength she relied on to hold together the meager life of genteel poverty after the death of her husband that she had forged for herself and her son Mark.

Eight years from the time she had run away, Gwyn is widowed and alone with her son Mark. When Gwyn inherits a sizeable legacy from an anonymous benefactor, she was overjoyed until the fine print revealed that the sole trustee of said legacy would be her handsome and charming cousin Jason. Jason, the man she had loved and run away from; Jason who never knew why she had run away eight years ago taking with her his very heart.

Now, along with this legacy, there is another matter of someone watching her, and going through her house when she is not there. After a couple of attempts on her life, Jason forces her to leave London for the family estate where he can better protect her - but would that protection extend itself to protect her from having Jason break her heart again?

The mystery was great. I did not figure out the assassin or who the mysterious benefactor was until the very end!

This was soooo good. I don't know how she did it but with this book but Elizabeth Thornton has managed to combine, suspense, complex plots, romantic sensuality and a very charming love story all in one awesome read! I hate to repeat myself but this is another very hard to put down book. Again, she has given us characters that are very full bodied and complex, she has reintroduced and given more depth to a wonderful character from a previous novel that I believe is the central character in her next novel "The Perfect Princess". And if that is not enough, you get to read a delightful little side romance between Gwyn's cousin Brandon and best friend Judith. I am finding you get so much more from an Elizabeth Thornton novel and I highly recommend you get this book!

I would read again.......2002-05-14

I not much for mysteries. I can't seem to wait for the story to unfold. However, I did read this book cover to cover with a minimum of flipping to the back cover. I liked that Ms Thornton did not try to solve everything at the end, but tied up loose ends through out the book. I also liked that the Heroine was willing to marry the man she loves without the a declaration of love from him, even though it hurt her. She is smart, gutsy, and charming.

no chemistry.......2001-10-17

There was not chemistry between the two main characters. The storyline was completely predictable, and it lacked the passion I expect from Elizabeth Thornton.

Princess School #5: Princess Charming: Princess Charming (Princess School)

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Short, fast-paced, and "charming"
Girl Power!!!!

Princess School #5: Princess Charming: Princess Charming (Princess School)
J Mason , and S Stephens
Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
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ASIN: 0439698138

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The Charm School for Boys is holding their annual jousting tournament and Rapunzel's friend Prince Val is a favorite to win the title...thanks to Rapunzel's coaching. Val can out-joust any prince--but can he compete against a prince-ess? Rapunzel knows she has the skills to win, but can she keep her identity a secret throughout the tournament? Can Ella, Snow, and Rose cover for her absence at Princess School? Will her friendship with Val survive the competition? And how will she ever fit her jousting helmet over all of that hair?

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Short, fast-paced, and "charming".......2007-08-25

This is one of several books in the Princess School series. In this particular book, Rapunzel's friend Val is getting ready for a jousting tournament at his school. But when Rapunzel begins instructing him in jousting, he begins to get proud. Rapunzel decides that she must beat him in the chamionship and show him! To do this she must sneak out of class at Princess School and overcome a number of obstacles. But when she decides to ride in disguise she begins to feel guilty. They had been friends and shared secrets for a long time; could she keep this secret, one that could humiliate him in front of his family and friends?
This was another fun book in the series. Although it's a relatively short book, that doesn't take away from its charm.

Girl Power!!!!.......2005-06-02

Girl power! Yes! I love to see the girls, especially the spunky Rapunzel, standing up to boys and giving them a little surprise every once and a while. Zel, you go girl!

I'm not a little kid anymore, (I'm a 13-year-old girl ^.^) but what I like about this series is that there's so much going on, and yet the amazing authors have managed to fit it all, with details, into a small, short, easy-read book.

And the covers. Gotta love the covers-eye candy. (Only thing is, I'm still convinced that Ella should be a brunette . . .)

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Hilarious but murderous cruise
Fun reading ...
Mystery Boat
lighthearted romantic cruise mystery
Carried on too long

Princess Charming
Jane Heller
Manufacturer: Kensington
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ASIN: 0758211694

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Hilarious but murderous cruise.......2007-04-11

Elaine and her two friends Jackie and Pat take an annual divorcee's trip, and this year they are going on a luxury cruise. Elaine's luggage is lost and she is forced to don tacky cruise wear and sequined gowns (and the descriptions of these outfits are hysterical). When Elaine overhears a plot to murder a divorcee, she makes the leap to think it's one of her pals who's been targeted, particularly when Jackie becomes suddenly ill and Pat takes a mysterious fall down the stairs. Elaine wades through clues to find not only the culprit behind the plot, but his intended victim, and make no mistake - everyone from the geriatric couple and honeymooners to sexy tablemate Sam are suspects. Sam's presence makes Elaine wonder if swearing off relationships wasn't too hasty a decision.

Add equal parts "Dial M for Murder," "Love Boat," and "Murder She Wrote," then toss in every cruise ship caricature imaginable, and you have Heller's hysterical plot. While the story starts out slow, once the action and sleuthing begin on the high seas, hilarity ensues. Heller's grasp of irony and witty bantering is unsurpassed. My only complaint - Pat's constant mispronunciations - it was funny the first twelve times, but quickly became annoying.

Fun reading ..........2007-01-15

But while it's fun, it is predictable ~~ and like another reviewer in this book, I did skip to the end to find out just what ex-wife was the target of her ex-husband's killing wish. The first five chapters were way drawn out ... and don't get me wrong, I enjoy reading Heller's books as she has a knack of making me laugh, but this one is not a best-seller by any means. All it did was convince me not to go on a cruise for another year. (Just kidding!)

It is your typical chick flick reading. It's fun, sassy and cute. It's about three Blond Mice, AKA Jackie, Pat and Elaine, who go on annual vacations together since their ex-husbands left them. Jackie is the typical man-hungry woman who wants nothing more than to flirt with every male. Pat is the housewife who still pines away for her ex. Elaine is the typical businesswoman with no desire to ever pursue the romantic path again. This year, they decided to go on a cruise. Elaine loses her luggage so was forced to wear the glitzy gift shop wardrobe till her more elegant clothes are on board. (Now, that is funny, hearing the descriptions of the glitzy clothes ...) Elaine also happens to overhear two men talking about murdering a man's ex-wife. Panic ensues. Well, sorta. It was hard to get worked up over it since this book wasn't going anywhere fast.

All ends well ~~ of course ~~ and everyone finds love again.

If you're looking for a quick read that is brainless, pick this one up. It is relaxing and will carry you through ~~ even through the slow moving parts. If you're not, forget picking this one up. There are way too many more interesting books out there to wade through!

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Mystery Boat.......2005-11-28

Elaine, Pat, and Jackie are best friends that take a vacation with eachother every year since they met getting divorced. This year they decide to go on a cruise on the Princess Charming. Everything seems nice and normal at first, but then mysterious things start to happen.

First Elaine overhears a conversation from the boat trying to convince someone on land to let him not kill the mans ex-wife, then a note appears in Jackies state room saying that one of the three of the women would die. Then Jackie gets sick and Pat gets injured while on the ship. With the help of Elaines new boyfriend that she met on the cruise she investigates these occurences and is able in the nick of time to crack the case before one of the three of them is dead.

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lighthearted romantic cruise mystery .......2005-07-27

The three forty-something friends with no men in their lives, Elaine Zimmerman, Pat Kovecky and Jackie Gault, have gone on several vacations together. Pat and Jackie decide that their trip ought to be a Caribbean cruise on The Princess Charming. Reluctantly the third amigo agrees though the sailing makes her nervous.

The trek starts off poorly for Elaine when she loses her luggage; she replaces her missing clothing by buying from the boutique sequined gowns that she must wear at all times. Elaine panics when she overhears someone planning to murder one of her buddies. She wonders which of the people at their table the killer is. She makes inquires hoping that is not Sam Peck, who she likes, but how could it be the elderly couple too busy having sex to kill anyone or the stockbroker and his wife too busy shopping and avoiding sex to kill anyone.

Though the three female buddies are overly stereotyped, readers will enjoy this fine amateur sleuth romance due ironically because of the likable trio. Elaine is the prime star cruising for clues on who and why someone she dines with wants to kill one of her friends even as she wonders if a major suspect is at long last the love she has waited for over four decades to meet. Jane Heller writes a lighthearted romantic cruise mystery that is fun to read.

Harriet Klausner

Carried on too long.......2005-07-07

Will the story never end? Dragging out the suspense didn't make this any better.

A Charming Princess Collection Book and Charm (Charming Classics)

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A Charming Princess Collection Book and Charm (Charming Classics)
Various
Manufacturer: HarperFestival
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 006059604X
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Book Description

Sleeping Beauty, sweet Cinderella, and the little mermaid are but a few of the young noblewomen chronicled in A Charming Princess Collection. Though they often find themselves in peril, the girls in each story sparkle with courage and majestic grace. This anthology includes beloved favorites, such as Snow White by the Brothers Grimm and Louisa May Alcott's The Brownie and the Princess. This delightful treasury of happily–ever–afters, with its glittery tiara charm, is sure to awaken the princess inside us all!

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Disney Princess Charming Songs

Manufacturer: Publications International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0785393641

Book Description

Sing along with your favorite Disney princesses! This interactive set features a full-color board book with printed lyrics, a ten-key sound pad, microphone, built-in speaker, and all your favorite Disney princesses, from Cinderella to Ariel. Grab the microphone and sing along with:

- "Merrily We Skip Along" with Snow White
- "The Gang's All Here" with Belle
- "Lavender's Blue" with Cinderella
- "Beautiful Dreamer" with Ariel
- And 6 more!

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"Are you the Earl?" he said."I'm your grandson, you know ... I'm Lord Fauntleroy."

Young Cedric Errol doesn't know much about Earls, and he certainly never dreamt of becoming one. But when an unexpected visitor arrives to tell him he is to inherit a title and a fortune, he learns quickly what his new position entails. Whisked from the bustling streets of New York to an English country estate, the new Lord Fauntleroy must contend with his grumpy old grandfather and separation from his mother. Yet, despite the challenges of his new life, the little lord proves he has many lessons to teach those around him.

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A Little Princess (Charming Classics)
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Manufacturer: Harpercollins Childrens Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NY8DUW

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MARGARET - PRINCESS CHARMING
Anonymous
Manufacturer: S. Evelyn Thomas Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KSQA4W

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Profusely illustrated with wonderful photographs.

Mi encantadora Princesa / Princess Charming (Romantica / Romantic)

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Mi encantadora Princesa / Princess Charming (Romantica / Romantic)
Elizabeth Thornton
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